Honda ABS Module TEAR DOWN what is casing this module to do bad on ALL HONDAs 2013 and above

[@ricky-66666]

Soldering the broken wires fix the problem with my 2014 accord , no lights after 20 minutes driving . Saved me $2750AU . Thanks .

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice good job

[@KB0WXR]

Success for me! Thank you thank you! I used copper wire from Cat5 Ethernet cable. Original wires would not solder.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nice!!!

[@MrProtec]

What soldering iron did you use? How did you ensure the wires weren't touching each other? Did you use the insulation from the Cat5 Ethernet cables? Congrats!

[@live.esteticar]

Vamos ajudar com os defeitos 🚀

[@RBTheMechanic]

Thanks

[@fredwilliams4661]

Thank you this was very informative. Great solutions too

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup u welcome!!!

[@aray4thearts281]

Bro.. your AMAZING !

[@RBTheMechanic]

I appreciate that!

[@ตะวันทอแสง-ฑ5ร]

Thank you brother for clarifying the problem that it happened in my country, this car model has all the problems, and the service center refuses to take responsibility. They want customers to pay a lot of money to fix this problem. And there are more and more customers who have this problem in Thailand. I thought, like you, that it was a bad design and that Honda should have to recall to fix this problem, but it hasn't happened yet.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup they should defiantly recall it it’s bad wiring too thin contacts

[@hidesertdave6166]

Can a bad abs module cause stiff power steering on civic 10th generation? Very informative video

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes it can

[@francise2258]

If you don't have the ABS light on and only have others like Steering, LDW, FCW, Traction and TPMS it's probably the VTEC Solenoid Valve Circuit. Try fixing that before touching the ABS module. That was my case. After replacing the valve all lights are gone. And BTW, you can actually replace it yourself not difficult. Same for model 2013-2016

[@RBTheMechanic]

Possability but u need to scan the car for all moduel all codes

[@lemickey4204]

False. I had no ABS light and codes read VSA

[@TristanVash38]

I'm about to perform this surgery right now. Got my kester flux, my silver rosin lead free solder, temp at 400, sponge is wet, LETS GO!

[@RBTheMechanic]

Good luck!!

[@exisfohdr3904]

Silver solder is prone to cracking as it heats up and cools down. It should be fine, but lead tin would be better for this spplication.

[@ricky-66666]

​@@exisfohdr3904 standard solder worked for me .

[@servo5651]

RB Igot all the brake lights on at the rear. I checked the fuses. They good. I checked the brake light sensor. They good. I got the trifecta’s but the abs light turns off but push the break and it turns on. What should I look for 😊

[@RBTheMechanic]

Wait I didn’t u derstand. Brakes light are on in the back pulse they turn on with braking?

[@servo5651]

@@RBTheMechanic no they don’t break only stay on

[@servo5651]

The break lights are stuck on. I push the break and it stays the same. I disconnected the sensor under the break pedal no changes

[@AdalbertoVALENCIA-hq8pr]

Did you need to do any module programming when installing used module from ebay???

[@RBTheMechanic]

No direct fit and good to go no programming

[@OGThinkster]

Interesting.. I've had a couple times where I would get a bunch of lights on my dash all at the same time like Check Engine, ABS, Traction Control, etc. The problem went away on it's own and I figured it must be some intermittent sensor on maybe the Canbus or sensor data line pulling down that bus/line which would cause the ECM to think multiple problems. Well if it happens again, I will take a look at this module. Lucky for me, I have 30+ years of soldering experience so shouldn't be a problem..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yup honda got this issue

[@CarbonCr]

Where are you

[@RBTheMechanic]

I’m in north nj

[@francise2258]

Can you get one of these VSA from a junkyard?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Prolly has same issue

[@0x00zero]

how do the professional rebuilders open them without cutting?

[@RBTheMechanic]

They cut them I seen it and glue it back

[@User-9-11]

I installed another one off eBay same part number it worked out good but after a day code came on no communication with the module checked all the connections evrything and nothing

[@RBTheMechanic]

What’s the code

[@215ftr]

I have multiple light on my dash. Brake,fcw,abs, you think its also the connectors inside the box

[@215ftr]

Honda Accord 2013 exl

[@RBTheMechanic]

Scan the abs moduel for codes

[@wangel81]

Mine just went out on my wife's car. Can you drive the car w/o the module if I send it off to get repaired ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I wouldn’t recomend driving it without it

[@francise2258]

I don't have the ABS light on. I have the traction, LDW, FCW and TPMS lights on. Do I have to repalce the VSA module too?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Scan the abs moduel possability could be same issue but only Codes will tell

[@francise2258]

@@RBTheMechanic Code is P2649. VTEC Solenoid Valve Circuit High Voltage

[@daviddeleon5483]

Does the throttle module is integrated on the abs/vsa module?

[@RBTheMechanic]

No throttle is processed by ecm engine control moduel

[@veramann]

Maybe I should go to a Honda dealer and ask one of the workers to find out if the ABS module for my 2013 Honda Accord is under recall or warrantee, so I can possibly avoid paying for the repair.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes do that

[@leetos.4915]

Did u get abs light on the dashboard for this? I’m facing similar issue with all the lights except I don’t have abs light and engine light. Likely it needs to be reset by a Honda tech professional scanner or any kind of scanner that would do the job to reset it.

[@RBTheMechanic]

All the lights on dash and steering traction Tpms traction

[@leetos.4915]

So you did have abs light on your dashboard. I thought about fixing my abs module too but not anymore since I don’t have abs light on my dash. It just simply means I’m having software issue somewhere else and the abs module is not involve with it…I finally figured out on this that it’s actually my steering wheel sensor need replaced also cuz I only replaced the clock spring last time I did the job. The steering wheel sensor as u may know is attached to the clock spring behind it.

[@leetos.4915]

I’m about to try this. There’s a local soldering tv repair guy here said he can solder whatever it is for me for $5. It’s a 90% savings compared to $250 module repair on EBay or better yet $2000 Honda dealer charge. Much appreciated for sharing this my Man!

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@leetos.4915 yes it works well I had few people send it to eBay repair and their cars r fixed been over 2-3 years

[@MarioHernandez-bn6pm]

@@leetos.4915 $5 wtf. might as well do it free lol

[@Riverabuilt]

So i replaced the abs pump due to one line not getting brake fluid to a caliper. I re installed my old module due to the car not starting with the one that came with the pump. Now i have all kinds of lights. Would it need to be re program?

[@RBTheMechanic]

U messed it up even more. Moduel dosent restric brake fluid flow u need to track the line restriction

[@JordanySierra]

The abs módulo 3.5 and 2.4 are the same ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

I don’t think so

[@osamaabdelnaeem4326]

I have the same problem with Honda pilot 2014 what can I do?

[@RBTheMechanic]

First scan the car for codes in all moduel especially abs moduel

[@E_w_xr]

Love your videos Is it safe to go through eBay. I had a electric laboratories say you need to reprogram it and it could be dangerous when it rains (locking of the brakes).

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah i had one or 2 people do the rebuild off eBay and it was smooth car was fixed

[@davewright8282]

Can the 2013 abs module fit the 2014 Honda accord

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes they r same thing

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Great information I watch’s German guy on KZbin solder a Jeep control box for fuel pump relay and it worked

[@RBTheMechanic]

Cool, thanks yeah this was bad design

[@maverickperson5443]

would you know if 2012 Honda Civic EX will have the same abs modulator pump or this poor design started from 2013? Thx

[@RBTheMechanic]

It can but I haven’t had any come yet

[@maverickperson5443]

@@RBTheMechanic thx - I have VSA light and randomly power steering light kicks in, never had ABS light. Any idea what could it be? Planning to scan for the VSA codes.

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@maverickperson5443 scan for codes first

[@maverickperson5443]

@@RBTheMechanic seeing two codes 81-20 and 85-01. Battery was recently tested and showed needs to be recharged(alternator is good), can it be bad battery?

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@maverickperson5443 u need to replace that battery before anything

[@chuygonzalez770]

hello, I have a question, my accord has that problem, it's a 2013 EX-L, it has to be the part specifically for the EX-L or it can fit from any other from that same year, something like an LX can work for my car even if the donor is not EX-L? Thanks

[@RBTheMechanic]

Same answer

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@MrNormal593 not sure about civic accord is diffrent 13to 17 same

[@FrankPung]

I opened my module up and tried to solder it. I couldn’t get the solder to stick to the connections. I took it to 2 different cell phone repair shops and they couldn’t get solder to stick either. Is it a specific kind of solder? Is anyone else having this problem too?

[@AshutoshMishra-qg1eq]

Did you try using some flux?

[@KB0WXR]

I had success removing the coating on the board and contacts and using new solid copper 26 awg wire(from cat5 cable). Original wire is welded on and will not accept solder. I had 4 broken wires. Replaced, reinstalled and no codes.

[@TristanVash38]

@@KB0WXR thanks for this tip. I'm about to do all of this right now.

[@lanthonyperdum6430]

@@KB0WXR…Great…Possibly could you assist me in repairing mine as well ???

[@vedranvedran6078]

Sir thank you very much for this video. Great explanation. I am having the same problem. Lights are on (ABS , traction control…) however they go off when temperatures are low and it’s cold outside. I went to Honda and they confirmed my fear, ABS modulator. I haven’t fixed it yet but they only did diagnostics. $1700 for a part and $ 250 labor. Just was wondering if you have any opinion why this problem is not there when it’s cold outside like 40 degrees Fahrenheit and do you suggest I sent part to be fixed ? Thank you

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes I would send it out

[@vedranvedran6078]

Thank you so much for your response! I heard you said eBay for repairs, could you please suggest particular name of service/business on eBay that I should go with ? Thank you again

[@RBTheMechanic]

@@vedranvedran6078 u have to search on eBay type is honda abs moduel repair. It should show up and send them message they will guide u

[@Stormmaniac]

I'm glad I drive my 08 civic, I been thinking about buying a 2014 accord😅 it's better off staying at honda..

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yes those r the good ones

[@CarChannelWin]

You didn’t chop them up while cutting? 😂

[@RBTheMechanic]

Nope

[@BuiltDifferent13]

Nissan is good if it's RWD manual transmission

[@coreyandnathanielchartier3749]

I still am amazed that so many people pay through the nose for 'quality' Japanese cars, when a Chevy or Ford will outlast them and require 1/5th the maintenance. I've made a good living working on Jaguar and Land Rover 'quality'. Leaking Nissans with trash go-cart transmissions, and yes, the classic Honda and Toyota electrical systems.

[@RBTheMechanic]

Yeah

[@teenice894]

I've owned all 3... chevy , Ford, Honda . They all have their problems and I've replaced a transmission on my f150, Tahoe and accord... no car manufacturer gets a pass when it comes to repairs. It's a pick your poison type of thing with cars, if there was a perfect car everyone would be driving it

[@215ftr]

Can i just go to the junk yard and take one out from a crash honda accord ?

[@RBTheMechanic]

Prolly get same BS better to send it to get repaired

[@215ftr]

@@RBTheMechanic should I check other things before shipping it out ? Like checking brake fluid and tire sensors?

[@BuiltDifferent13]

They make my favorite motorcycles but outside of that I'll pass... They make great generators great lawn mower engines motorcycles like I said but If I want a car I'll drive a Toyota or a Ford

[@RBTheMechanic]

Lol yup

[@LunaDaSavage]

He said Ford 😂